UMA holds the archives of more than 300 Victorian businesses along with the personal papers of many individuals prominent within them. The businesses date from the earliest years of colonial Victoria to the present day and include the industrial sectors of manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, transport and shipping, engineering and construction, legal and architectural firms, finance and property and pastoralists. Particular collection strengths are in the area of mining and metals treatment industry.

For further information about business records held by UMA browse the following collection categories:

• Business, individuals
• Business, organisations